CAMBODIA Country Presentation Oct 2018 · 2018. 10. 12. · Capital Phnom Penh Area 181,035 Km2...
Transcript of CAMBODIA Country Presentation Oct 2018 · 2018. 10. 12. · Capital Phnom Penh Area 181,035 Km2...
By KONG Sophal,DDG, General Department of Land TransportMinistry of Public Works and Transport, CAMBODIAEmail: [email protected]
Intergovernmental Eleventh Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia2‐5 October 2018, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
COUNTRY PRESENTATIONCAMBODIA
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CONTENTS
I. About Cambodia
II. Some Fact Findings/Issues
III. Major Initiatives and Plans
IV. Achievements
V. Challenges
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I. About CambodiaCapital Phnom Penh
Area 181,035 Km2Population 15.58 millions, as
of 2015Annual
Population Growth
1.54 %
Urban Population
20 %
Number of Major
Vehicle
4.50 million vehicles (2018)Cars 15%,Motorbike & Tricycle 85%
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Rapid growth of population in Urban Areas Population growth rate in the city is around 3.9%
per year Fix population living in Phnom Penh: 1.95 millions
in 2017, population density: 2,870 people per Sq.km
Rapid increase the number of vehicles Road Transport mode keeps increasing Total 4.52 millions Vehicles, Motorbike 85.40%,
Car 14.60% Vehicles average growth rate: +15.60% (2008‐
2018) Existing Roads in cities are narrow with too
many intersections, no more space to widen Heavy rain, frequent flood
II. Some Fact Findings
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Insufficient Public Transport System Private‐oriented transport mode is still
popular Many plans, but difficult to make it happen
Traffic Law enforcement is not so strict Relies on the fossil fuel vehicles and most
vehicles are second‐hand Poor road users behavior
II. Some Fact Findings (Cont…)
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Heavy traffic congestion in the cities Travel time increases 4‐5
times compare to last 10 years
Traffic accidents Air pollution
II. Some Fact Findings (Cont…)
Issues
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III. Major Initiatives/Plans
Developed the comprehensive urbantransport plan:• Provide guidance for a Comprehensive Phnom
Penh Urban Transport Development (by Jica)
Established Inter‐ministerial committee to solve the traffic congestion problem:• Finding problems, Taking actions
Established a new Department in MPWT: Department of Urban Public Transport:• Develop Policy, Strategy, Guideline to
promote Public Transport System
Soft component
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III. Major Initiatives/Plans (Cont…)
Study for Public Transport Network and a first Priority Line in the Phnom Penh(by French):• Tramways and BRT were
recommended
The priority tramway line 10km along Pr. Monivong Blvd.
Estimated investment costs: 240‐280 mil‐USD
Pending…
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III. Major Initiatives/Plans (Cont…)
The Study for Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) in the Phnom Penh by Jica:• Ongoing
Four lines in Master Plan
Line #3 was selected as a priority
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III. Major Initiatives/Plans (Cont…)
On main RoadsOn Local Roads
Improve on‐Street Parking Measures in the City Center
Decentralization by developing suburban areas surrounding the city center with proper means of accessibility to the Center
Integrate other modes of Public Transport(Short term, medium term and Long term plan).
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IV. Major Achievements
Upgrade & widen roads infrastructure:• To accommodate more vehicles• To reduce traffic accidents
Build more flyovers at main intersections• Five flyovers were built recently at
most congested intersections to improve smooth traffic flow
Install regular and smart traffic signal system and install camera• To monitor in control Center
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IV. Major Achievements (Cont…)
Design and Build moreCity Ring Roads:• To divert heavy traffic from
the city center• To promote logistics facilities
outside the center
• Ring Road 1 completed• Ring Road 2 under construction• Ring Road 3 will start this year
Construction of Ring Road at major Provincial towns and populated areas:• To divert heavy traffic from
the city center
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IV. Major Achievements (Cont…)
City center to Airport Train:• Start operation in June this year• Airport check‐in at the train station• Three new rolling stocks will be
arriving in October
Taxi Boats along Tunle Sab River:• Start operation this year• 5 stations in operation, approx.
20km• Plan more 11 stations
Expand City Bus RoutesIn Phnom Penh City:• 9 lines under operation (215 bus)• 5 lines under planning• Free for students, factories’
workers, elder people
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Promote Ride Sharing mode:• Ride sharing operators can
register under MPWT• Grab, PassApp and other local
application become popular in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap city
IV. Major Achievements (Cont…)
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Improve walkway and sidewalk for pedestrians
IV. Major Achievements (Cont…)
Build more parks and plant more trees
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Promote the use of Electric/Hybrid/LPG/Non‐motorized Vehicles
IV. Major Achievements (Cont…)
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V. Challenges
• Commitment• Coordination / Collaboration• Financial resources• Human resources • Technology
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Thank youfor your attention